Category: In the Garden

What Is It? Wednesday – Kudzu flowers

Jul 19, 2023 | In the Garden

These are kudzu flowers. You can see the characteristic trifoliate kudzu leaves in the background. Kudzu is one of our most common invasive plants in the Southeast. Interestingly, it was introduced...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- July 17, 2023

Jul 18, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes It is hot and humid in the Lowcountry, and I think summer is here. We are in a very busy phase in the fields as we are finishing up harvesting and preparing for the...

Cannas Can Take the Heat!

Jul 17, 2023 | In the Garden

As the summer temperatures rise, you can count on canna’s (Canna x generalis) tropical foliage and flowers to stand out. They start blooming in early summer and continue through fall. Hummingbirds...

Start Brussels Sprouts Now for a Winter Harvest

Jul 13, 2023 | In the Garden

Brussels sprouts are a healthy vegetable. They are a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and dietary fiber. However, their flavor reputation is notoriously bad. Brussels sprouts often find...

What Is It? Wednesday – Armillaria Root Rot

Jul 12, 2023 | In the Garden

What is growing at the base of this peach tree? These are mushrooms from the fungal root disease Armillaria Root Rot (Armillaria spp.). This soil-borne disease is of major concern for the stone...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- July 10, 2023

Jul 11, 2023 | In the Garden

Statewide Tom Bilbo – Extension Entomologist Pickleworm and melonworm have arrived in the Lowcountry. Be on the lookout and ready to spray for this pest complex because of its potential to cause...

In the Limelight: Hydrangea paniculata

Jul 10, 2023 | In the Garden

Limelight hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ PP12874) has become so popular in the past decade that many refer to it simply as Limelight. It is a large cultivar, reaching 8 feet tall and...

Native Hydrangeas

Jul 6, 2023 | In the Garden

Hydrangea season is upon us. The South Carolina Botanical Garden has a designated Hydrangea Garden across from the Hanover House. Hydrangeas are a multi-stem, woody shrub native to Asia and the...

What Is It? Wednesday – Blueberry Splits

Jul 5, 2023 | In the Garden

Blueberry splits are caused by excessive water from rainfall or irrigation when ripe or near-ripe fruit are on the plant. These berries of the rabbiteye cultivar ‘Climax’ split following nearly four...

SC Fruit and Vegetable Field Report- July 3, 2023

Jul 4, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region Zack Snipes It’s been such a good tomato crop this year that Dukes Mayonnaise came to do a photo shoot on Johns Island. The crop is coming in at exceptional volumes, and market prices...

This Month in Your Garden- July 2023

Jul 3, 2023 | In the Garden

Coastal Region – Christopher Burtt Apply a second (or third) application (if necessary) of turf fertilizer. Follow soil result guidelines for appropriate ratios. Do not exceed 1 pound of...

Weed of the Month- Common Ragweed

Jun 29, 2023 | In the Garden, Weed

Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is a North American native plant in the aster family. It has a rapid growth rate and can reach four to six feet tall. Common ragweed is a summer annual. It...